Jedi Tunics Question

[BenPass]

Remember that because the BIG costuming organizations do big public high profile appearances, sometimes for charity, they have high standards (in the case of the 501st) or specific appearance policies (Rebel Legion).

I'm not a member of either group, but I understand the the 501st wants its gang to look like they came right out of the movies - and trust me, a Stormtrooper with a less than meticulous costume stands out like a sore thumb when next to one that's on point - even a non-nerd could pick them out.  As for Jedi wearing Earth-tones, the Rebel Legion wants it to be absolutely clear to everyone that they are the 'good guys'.  They're big groups and want to be easily perceived in a certain way.

I totally respect their policies because that's the kind of organization they want to be (and if it's not to someone's taste, then don't join) - that being said, the beauty of the Star Wars Universe is that almost anything is possible.  When making your own costume, that's it, it's your own costume, do whatever you like.

The only other thing I tell people when doing a custom costume is to think about how recognizable you want to be.  Based on people's knowledge of the lore or fiction you're representing they'll make assumptions about who or what you're representing (wearing black and having a saber means you're an 'evil Jedi'!) - and it's up to you to decide how much you care about that.

I've had numerous people call me Darth Vader and Darth Maul or ask me "why" my saber is yellow.  But I'm fine with that (although the Darth Maul thing is the most puzzling).

I completely, 100% agree with you! If I remember when I get back to my computer, you've earned a point.

As to why people would call you Maul, I can answer you. As a man who has only recently converted someone to Star Wars, I'm painfully aware of how people fasten on to one or two specific details of characters. So, because you wear black and have face-paint, you remind them of Maul....even if you don't have Zabrak paint, horns, or a double bladed, red saber.

[Oramac]

(Even though, it is debatable what a light-side color is, as Adi Gallia supposedly carried a crimson saber)

She may not be a fully-trained Jedi, but Leia carried a red saber during the Corellian Crisis.

[chicago.jedi]

Remember that because the BIG costuming organizations do big public high profile appearances, sometimes for charity, they have high standards (in the case of the 501st) or specific appearance policies (Rebel Legion).

I'm not a member of either group, but I understand the the 501st wants its gang to look like they came right out of the movies - and trust me, a Stormtrooper with a less than meticulous costume stands out like a sore thumb when next to one that's on point - even a non-nerd could pick them out.  As for Jedi wearing Earth-tones, the Rebel Legion wants it to be absolutely clear to everyone that they are the 'good guys'.  They're big groups and want to be easily perceived in a certain way.

I totally respect their policies because that's the kind of organization they want to be (and if it's not to someone's taste, then don't join) - that being said, the beauty of the Star Wars Universe is that almost anything is possible.  When making your own costume, that's it, it's your own costume, do whatever you like.

The only other thing I tell people when doing a custom costume is to think about how recognizable you want to be.  Based on people's knowledge of the lore or fiction you're representing they'll make assumptions about who or what you're representing (wearing black and having a saber means you're an 'evil Jedi'!) - and it's up to you to decide how much you care about that.

I've had numerous people call me Darth Vader and Darth Maul or ask me "why" my saber is yellow.  But I'm fine with that (although the Darth Maul thing is the most puzzling).

As a member of Rebel Legion, I could not have put this better myself.

point.

[Master Nero Attoru]

She may not be a fully-trained Jedi, but Leia carried a red saber during the Corellian Crisis.

Indeed, she carried a red lightsaber quite a few times in her career as a Jedi...

[Volund Starfire]

http://www.thedarkempire.org/

It's for custom and canon Sith, Dark Jedi, and Gray Jedi.

[CZ3RO]

http://www.thedarkempire.org/

It's for custom and canon Sith, Dark Jedi, and Gray Jedi.

Volund; are you recommending me?  I'll be submitting to them at some point - have some finishing touches to take care of first.  I'm on their forums already.

[Chalous]

I totally respect their policies because that's the kind of organization they want to be (and if it's not to someone's taste, then don't join) - that being said, the beauty of the Star Wars Universe is that almost anything is possible.  When making your own costume, that's it, it's your own costume, do whatever you like.

The only other thing I tell people when doing a custom costume is to think about how recognizable you want to be.  Based on people's knowledge of the lore or fiction you're representing they'll make assumptions about who or what you're representing (wearing black and having a saber means you're an 'evil Jedi'!) - and it's up to you to decide how much you care about that.

I completely agree.  Even though my family is fairly new to this we are going with what we like. We are going to use SWTOR as the setting.  The variety in the game there is staggering really, but kinda proves the same point. For example Im shooting for Sith Marauder (armored, black and red colors) as well as 1 son.  My wife is probably going Jedi Defender (white / gray colors, robes with a breastplate armor) and the other son a Jedi as well. Splitting the family.

When you think about your "persona" its about personal style, and that is influenced by personality.  For example a righteous character (Sith or Jedi) would probably tend to dress more conservatively (such as robes, tunic, clean and fancy/decorated, colors basic and maybe only a couple colors), then a character (Sith or Jedi) with a wild, free, personality (which may go sleeveless tunic, simple pants, and wild hair). So light vs dark may not even matter so much. So again go with what your character "persona" would wear.

But as has been said, people assume when they have little to compare with. For example they see armor and black with a red lightsaber and they only know a handful of Sith characters, you may be called a "bad Vader impersonator" or Maul.  Don't sweat it.  If someone is really cool they may ask, then you get a chance to expand their knowledge on Star Wars.  If they don't, well then it doesn't matter anyways.

BTW CZ3RO I like the outfit.  Cant wait to work on mine.

[CZ3RO]

But as has been said, people assume when they have little to compare with. For example they see armor and black with a red lightsaber and they only know a handful of Sith characters, you may be called a "bad Vader impersonator" or Maul.  Don't sweat it.  If someone is really cool they may ask, then you get a chance to expand their knowledge on Star Wars.  If they don't, well then it doesn't matter anyways.

BTW CZ3RO I like the outfit.  Cant wait to work on mine.

Thanks!

Sometimes people are interested or are really familiar with the SW Universe and ask about my costume/character I'm always like, "Okay, how nerdy do you want to get?  I can give you short answer or a long answer...".   Hahah.

It's fun when people take an interest, and I always approach people if they have an interesting costume and chat with them about it.